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Kathy Reichs

Kathy Reichs Reading Order

9 series ยท 58 books ยท Born July 7, 1948

Kathy Reichs is a renowned American author, forensic anthropologist, and academic known for her gripping crime fiction and meticulous attention to forensic detail. With an impressive catalog of 58 books spanning 9 series, her most notable works include the Temperance Brennan series and its various collections and spinoffs, such as Bones and the Tory Brennan (Virals) series. Active from 1997 to 2025, Reichs masterfully blends her expertise with storytelling, captivating readers in the realm of forensic mystery.

Anthologies Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2004โ€“2022)

Start with I'd Kill For That, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of I'd Kill For That
I'd Kill For That
2
Cover of No Rest for the Dead
No Rest for the Dead
3
The Dark Side of Mysteries & Thrillers
4
5
Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge

Bones Series

Complete

1 book (2006โ€“2006)

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1

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2003โ€“2003)

#Title
1
Cover of Inside The Forensic Files of Dr Kathy Reichs
Inside The Forensic Files of Dr Kathy Reichs

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2017โ€“2017)

#Title
1

Temperance Brennan Series

Ongoing

27 books (1997โ€“2025)

Start with Dรฉjร  Dead, the first of 27 books in the Temperance Brennan series.

#Title
1
Cover of Dรฉjร  Dead
Dรฉjร  Dead
2
Cover of Death du Jour
Death du Jour
3
Cover of Deadly Decisions
Deadly Decisions
4
Cover of Fatal Voyage
Fatal Voyage
5
Cover of Grave Secrets
Grave Secrets
6
7
Cover of Monday Mourning
Monday Mourning
8
9
Cover of Break No Bones
Break No Bones
10
Cover of Bones to Ashes
Bones to Ashes
11
12
13
Cover of Spider Bones / Mortal Remains
Spider Bones / Mortal Remains
14
Cover of Flash and Bones
Flash and Bones
15
Cover of Bones Are Forever
Bones Are Forever
16
Cover of Bones in Her Pocket
Bones in Her Pocket
17
Cover of Bones ofthe Lost
Bones ofthe Lost
18
Cover of Bones Never Lie
Bones Never Lie
19
20
Bones on Ice
21
Cover of Speaking in Bones
Speaking in Bones
22
Cover of A Conspiracy of Bones
A Conspiracy of Bones
23
Cover of The Bone Code
The Bone Code
24
Cover of Cold, Cold Bones
Cold, Cold Bones
25
The Bone Hacker
26
Fire and Bones
27

Temperance Brennan Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2016โ€“2016)

#Title
1
Cover of The Bone Collection
The Bone Collection

Temperance Brennan Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2016โ€“2016)

#Title
1

The MatchUp Collection Series

Complete

11 books (2017โ€“2019)

Start with Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.

#Title
1
Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson)
2
Getaway(By: Lisa Scottoline,Nelson DeMille)
3
Honor & ...(By: C.J. Box,Sandra Brown)
4
Midnight Flame(By: Christopher Rice,Lara Adrian)
5
Dig Here(By: Charlaine Harris,Andrew Gross)
6
Faking a Murderer(With: Lee Child)
7
Footloose(By: Val McDermid,Peter James)
8
Past Prologue(By: Diana Gabaldon,Steve Berry)
9
Rambo on Their Minds(By: Gayle Lynds,David Morrell)
10
Short Story(By: Karin Slaughter,Michael Koryta)
11
Taking the Veil(By: J.A. Jance,Eric Van Lustbader)

Tory Brennan (Virals) Series

Complete

10 books (2009โ€“2016)

Start with Shock, the first of 10 books in the Tory Brennan (Virals) series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kathy Reichs written?
Kathy Reichs has written 58 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Kathy Reichs series?
Here are the first books in Kathy Reichs's series: Anthologies: I'd Kill For That; Temperance Brennan: Dรฉjร  Dead; The MatchUp Collection: Deserves to Be Dead(By: John Sandford,Lisa Jackson); Tory Brennan (Virals): Shock.
What order should I read Kathy Reichs's books?
We recommend reading Kathy Reichs's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kathy Reichs still writing new books?
Yes, Kathy Reichs has 1 ongoing series: Temperance Brennan.

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